Facilities Maintenance Operative/Handyman

Brightwork is recruiting on behalf of our client, an innovative and sustainability-focused manufacturing business, for a Facilities Maintenance Operative / Mechanical Fitter to join their engineering team on a temporary basis.

Operating within a specialist production environment, our client is a leader in the development of sustainable Omega-3 products, utilising by-products from the whisky industry to create high-value ingredients. They are currently seeking a hands-on maintenance professional to support the smooth operation of their facility through a variety of maintenance, repair, and engineering support tasks.

This role would suit candidates with experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Engineer, Facilities Technician, Handyman, Maintenance Operative, Engineering Technician, or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative. Your Time at Work

Your responsibilities will include

Supporting the engineering team with day-to-day maintenance activities across the site Carrying out basic mechanical repairs and maintenance on production equipment Assisting with planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair work Using hand and power tools safely and effectively Conducting general repairs to machinery, equipment, and site facilities Replacing worn or damaged mechanical components Supporting equipment installations, modifications, and improvement projects Identifying and reporting maintenance issues and potential equipment failures Maintaining high standards of housekeeping within engineering and production areas Working in line with health, safety, and environmental procedures at all times Our Perfect Worker The successful candidate will have: Previous experience in a maintenance, mechanical fitting, facilities, engineering, or handyman role Experience working within manufacturing, production, industrial, engineering, or process environments Practical experience using a range of hand and power tools Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills The ability to carry out repairs and maintenance tasks with minimal supervision A flexible and proactive attitude with a willingness to support multiple departments as required Good awareness of health and safety procedures Desirable experience includes: A recognised mechanical engineering, maintenance, or fitting qualification Experience within food production, biotechnology, chemical, pharmaceutical, or process manufacturing environments Experience supporting site facilities and engineering functions within a production setting

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